H.R. 1181
Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
In plain language
Bars credit and debit card networks from using a separate merchant category code for gun stores, so those stores would be coded the same as general stores or sporting goods stores. The Department of Justice would enforce this and report each year on cases it brings.
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Official summary
This bill prohibits payment card networks from using merchant codes that distinguish firearms retailers from general-merchandise retailers or sporting-goods retailers. The Department of Justice must enforce this bill and report annually on the resulting investigations and cases.
Full text and status on Congress.gov
Roll calls on this measure (2)
- On Passage: H.R. 1181: Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act (House, Jul 14, 2026; Passed)
- On Motion to Recommit: H.R. 1181: Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act (House, Jul 14, 2026; Failed)